Kindzmarauli

2002

Demi-sec red

Color: Dense Ruby throughout with a darker maroon undertone

Body: medium

Flavors:  Dark, ripe raspberry with herbal tones.  Sweetness is definitely there, but not the dominating note. Kindzmarauli has a rich ripe berry subtleness that unfolds amidst unexpected traces of fresh herbs.

Sommolier’s Notes:

“Dense raspberry nose…has scents that are usually related to lighter wines, but has more richness and more vibrance.  Nose also has earthy, herbal notes under the fruit…very slight.  Front and back palate are lightly sweet without being heavy and the midpalate maintains dryness.”

Recommendations:

Great as a sipping wine or a dessert wine.  Because it is a rank red, the wine pairs well with chocolate as part of a cheese plate or as part of the dessert’s ingredients.   Kindzmarauli is unique in that the wine is able to match and not over power the chocolate and vice versa.  Many reds are too dry or too heavily sweet and this wine tempers both just enough to make it much more versatile and use friendly. Kindzmarauli is great for the aspiring gourmet…a fun wine to experience with new food pairings.  Works well with a simply prepared meat dish like grilled pork, or salty cheese course (think classic port pairings…stilton, bleus).